Overreacting to the ebbs and flows of a grueling NBA regular season can be a frustrating and somewhat fruitless endeavor.
The reality is that yes, the games matter, but no, they don’t decide anything long term — not even the In-Season Tournament games.
There are, however, a few particularly telling and pivotal moments along the way that can illuminate a team’s long-term potential. I believe the Celtics’ 144-119 triumph over the Kings on Wednesday may go down as one of those milestones.
Boston didn’t let its circumstances define the outcome, en route to one of its most impressive showings to date.